Bylaws

Purpose

The bylaws serve as the National Women's Studies Association's (NWSA) governing documents in that they outline the policies and procedures for operations. Core elements of the Bylaws include descriptions of roles for members of the Governing Council (GC), elections and voting procedures for our membership, and protocols for daily and emergency operations.

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Governing Council

NWSA is governed by a Governing Council (GC) comprised of the Executive Committee (EC), which includes the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, four Members-at Large, and the Chairs/Co-Chairs of the Lesbian Caucus and Women of Color Caucus. The GC serves as the Association's Board of Directors and therefore has all the authority and responsibilities usually assigned to such a body and as set forth in law, Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and other policy documents. 

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Membership Assembly

NWSA hosts a Membership Assembly during the annual conference, which is a vital practice of transparent communication and accountability with members of the Association. During the meeting, members receive an annual report of the status of the Association, receive reports from committees and constituent groups as appropriate, deliberate upon recommendations for fostering the mission of NWSA, and consider such other business as may properly come before the membership.

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